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Started with building the 2x4 sectional sofa and the armless sectional.  Liked the plans so much starting building the bar from my own design.  Than completed the patio renovation with the fancy X farmhouse table and benches.  Thank you Ana White for all the inspirations to redo my backyard patio.

I used a 1 x 12  and  2  1 x 6 for the table top because thats what  had on hand.  I used Jacobean stain on the top and poly.   I used white paint and glaze on the aprons and legs.  2 coats.  

Built from DIY Pete's plans. I'm in Hawaii so lumber here is a lot, and I do mean A LOT more expensive here. I wanted to use cedar but that would have cost me close to $450 just for the lumber here in Hawaii. Spent an entire day running around between local lumber yard, Home Depot, Lowe's, and a recylce lumber yard called Re-Use Hawaii trying to figure out how to cut costs down. Ended up going with redwood as it was a nice wood that was more affordable. I ended up putting 5 coats of Minwax Helmsman spar urethane clear gloss, sanding with 150 then 220 grit sandpaper to get a nice thick and smooth finish. This is my very first build ever and it took me the weekend (about 20 hours) to build. DIY Pete's instructions are pretty good but I have to watch his video a few times which was extremely helpful. The video made this an easy project as it was like having a pro right there with you. Love your website. Can't wait to start on the next project. David M. 

With a little help from the kids, we were able to get it built in about 4 hours!

I really enjoyed this project. Really happy with how it turned out! I ended up using a thin flexible panel board in a nickelboard pattern for the back to help make it lighter. Easier to transport. 

Shortened the design to fit the spot and used a slab of white oak I had laying around.

Starting a new garden in a new yard but with limited space this vertical planter was a must.

5 boxes Tiered up 2x6 legs. Changes to the plans Ana White provided include :I added mitered edges to the fronts and backs of each individual box to match the over angle of the legs, slimmed down the box sides to tidy up the look, routed the edges of the legs to sharpen it up and painted and stained/finished to bring the whole project together. 

Modified the size to be 42" (w) x 16" (d) x 19" (h). Used radiator covering grate for door inserts and left shelves open for horizontal component storage.

This was a quick, easy project. I needed a way for the dogs to easily get on the bed and I also needed a place to store their toys. This was a great solution to both problems. I made it a few inches loger and added carpet to make it easier for them to use. I also cut arches out of the bottom back to give them easy access to their toys.

Recycled 6 panel window frame

I used 4x4 post for the base.

I built this table for a friend a few weekends ago. The reclaimed top turned out amazing!

My wife had decided we need to do something special for our great niece's. .Oh that I should. Lol..It was a great experience, and I would do it again. .

Angled leg nightstand.  Legs made from 4 by 4's and angled at 5 degrees.

Finished in  Varathane Worn Navy and two coats of Satin Protector

I'm a mother of three kids, so it took me a while to finish, but I also did some additional work on it so I would be able to stain rather than paint it.  I used a countersink drill bit to put in a bit of a hole that I filled with wood by using a plug cutter so that it would match more.  I also used epoxy in the knot so my son's baby toes wouldn't get hurt.  That's it.  I love it!

Quick and easy to follow plans.  Only issue I ran into was that my miter saw only cuts up to a 50° angle.  I set up a jig to hold the 2x2 perpendicular to the saw and set the miter to 30°.  Viola, easy 60° angles!  Pic attached for reference.